Published on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 9:53:07 AM

The City of Vincent is planning a new, purpose-built youth gig space in Leederville as part of the major redevelopment of the Frame Court Car Park area in the town centre.

The new venue will build on the role the existing space plays in the community, with improved facilities and accessibility for the next generation of young people and emerging artists.

Young people, industry experts and current venue users will help shape the new space when the project moves into the design phase.

The aim is to create a venue that better meets the needs of young people and the wider music community. Finer details, including staging, soundproofing, technical equipment and accessibility features will be worked through as part of this process.

Construction is not planned to start until after 2028 and the current gig space will remain open until then.

City of Vincent Mayor Alison Xamon assured the community that a youth gig space would remain.

“The City of Vincent is not taking away Leederville's youth gig space. We are creating a better, purpose-built facility for young people, emerging artists and the wider music community," said Ms Xamon.

“While venues around Perth are closing, the City of Vincent has taken the opposite approach, investing in an improved, safer, accessible youth space that can operate in perpetuity.

“One of the big concerns with the existing space is its inaccessibility for people with disability, we are committed to ensuring that moving forward young people with disability are also able to attend and to perform.

“Input from young people will help shape the design and features of the space."

The City will find suitable alternative spaces for gigs during the 12-18 months it will take to build the new venue.

“We will be consulting with the young people who use The Y HQ currently on alternative spaces to keep youth gigs running during construction," said Ms Xamon.

We are also progressing the use of the East Perth Power Station site to host youth gigs for emerging creatives."

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